Lot 636: A Collection of Vintage Silver and Yellow-Toned Jewellery and Decorative Items including an Engraved Sterling Silver Case
A collection of vintage decorative objects and jewellery. The group features a rectangular sterling silver case with a hinged lid, decorated with all-over hand-engraved floral scrollwork. Also included is a silver-toned hinged bangle fitted with a safety chain, a small circular medallion depicting Saint George and the Dragon, and a yellow-toned filigree charm. The pieces are constructed from various silver-toned and yellow-toned alloys, with the case identified as sterling silver based on market consensus for similar engraved examples. The items demonstrate various metalworking techniques including engraving and filigree.
Condition report:
The collection exhibits signs of age and regular use. Visible tarnish and a developed surface patina are present across all items. There are minor surface scratches and light abrasions consistent with the age of the pieces. Hinges on the case and bangle, as well as the safety chain, appear to be in functional condition.
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